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Fashion Dolls
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University of Wisconsin freshman Rosemary Bohl posing with eight of the Wisconsin Historical Museum's collection of fashion dolls depicting fashions from the nineteenth century. The dolls were made by members of Professor Hazel Manning's history of costume course.
November 29, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Patty Hamilton with Doll
December 1, 1944
Patty, daughter of Harry and Velma Hamilton, posed with "Marie", a costumed doll, in the State Historical Society museum's exhibition: "Christmas Customs in Wisconsin."
Antique Dolls
January 15, 1952
The doll collection of Mrs. Roman (Doris) Hilgers standing on a dresser, showcasing the fashion clothing she made for them.
Antique Dolls
January 15, 1952
Mrs. Roman (Doris) Hilgers posing with some of her collection of dolls for which she has made fashion clothing over the past five years.
Vintage Dress for Women
August 16, 1944
Gene Woodfin dressed in a 1898 University of Wisconsin gym suit.
Jean DeYoung
October 4, 1944
Portrait of Jean DeYoung, executive director of the University of Wisconsin.
Students Modeling Spring Fashion
March 1, 1948
Susan Severson, Michael Wonn, and Sheila Nygaard model their spring outfits in front of a display of dolls.
